Dry runs of security software at new Parliament building

The new Parliament building is being updated with security software and final touches to the offices of Ministers, with the last three to four days of the current Monsoon Session could be held there.

The security software of India’s new Parliament building is being updated. The new structure was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28.

The last three to four days of the current monsoon session could be held in the new building, sources said.

The sources denied reports that the new building was not being used because of fears of flooding.

According to sources in the Urban Development Ministry, the work which was being completed involved testing of the security software as well as updating of its database.

Officials of the Parliament administrative staff and security personnel are practising protocols and dry runs are being conducted of all new systems which have been put in place, they said.

Workers are also adding some final touches to the offices of ministers which includes furniture and audio, video systems.

According to sources in the Culture Ministry, some of the artwork was also being given final touches.